Rumor: BG&E Sequels Coming?

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A comment from the game's creator is tantalizingly vague.

By David Adams

The gaming rumor mill churned today when a news item on Cube-Europe.com reported that Ubisoft's poorly selling but much-loved action-adventure Beyond Good & Evil may have not one, but two sequels in the works.

If true, this would be surprising news indeed, as Ubisoft had previously announced that no sequels were planned for the game. The latest work from Rayman creator Michel Ancel, BG&E remains effectively a cult favorite -- praised by critics and typically loved by those who actually played the game, but never making significant sales numbers.

Beyond Good & Evil does end with a bit of a cliffhanger, leaving many players assuming a sequel would be natural.

The Cube-Europe news item cites an interview with Ancel (in French) as its source. It appears that in the interview, however, Ancel says that BG&E was intended as the first game in a trilogy, but it is not clear whether this is only Ancel's original hope, rather than Ubisoft's current plans.

When contacted today, a Ubisoft representative could only offer "no comment" on the rumor. While we cannot offer hard evidence either way, sources close to the project suggest that a sequel is unlikely.

As fans of the game ourselves, we'd be delighted to follow the further adventures of Jade and company. For now we'll have to wait and see, though not without a little doubt. Of course, we'll keep you updated as soon as news comes in, so watch this space.